Interstate 35 North - Webb / La Salle Counties

Home » Guides » Texas » Interstate 35 North - Webb / La Salle Counties
Interstate 35
Interstate 35 North
The northbound beginning of I-35 carries with it US 83. US 83 is overlapped with I-35 for about 20 miles, at which point it splits off and heads north and west.

The northbound beginning of I-35 carries with it US 83. US 83 is overlapped with I-35 for about 20 miles, at which point it splits off and heads north and west.

02/18/06

US 83 northbound at IH 35 and US 59. The freeway drops below the Laredo street grid as it leads north.

US 83 northbound at IH 35 and US 59. The freeway drops below the Laredo street grid as it leads north.

02/18/06

Advance signage for US 59 to Freer, Corpus Christi (via IH 37), and Houston.

Advance signage for US 59 to Freer, Corpus Christi (via IH 37), and Houston.

02/18/06

US 59 connects IH 35 with Laredo International Airport and Texas A&M University Laredo.

US 59 connects IH 35 with Laredo International Airport and Texas A&M University Laredo.

02/18/06

US 59 begins at this exit.

US 59 begins at this exit.

02/18/06

Three quarters of a mile ahead of Exit 3A for Calton and Hillside Roads on Interstate 35 north. IH 35 remains with six overall lanes through Laredo.

Three quarters of a mile ahead of Exit 3A for Calton and Hillside Roads on Interstate 35 north. IH 35 remains with six overall lanes through Laredo.

02/18/06

Exit 3A departs IH 35 north for Calton and Hillside Roads.

Exit 3A departs IH 35 north for Calton and Hillside Roads.

02/18/06

Business Loop I-35 returns to IH 35 at Exit 3B and San Bernardo Avenue. This was previously a newer retail section of the city, with the local mall and most chain restaurants located nearby.

Business Loop I-35 returns to IH 35 at Exit 3B and San Bernardo Avenue. This was previously a newer retail section of the city, with the local mall and most chain restaurants located nearby.

2003

Advance signage for Exit 4, Del Mar Boulevard and Santa Maria Avenue.

Advance signage for Exit 4, Del Mar Boulevard and Santa Maria Avenue.

02/18/06

Mines Road is blocked by a train when the warning lights are flashing.

Mines Road is blocked by a train when the warning lights are flashing.

02/18/06

Exit 4 departs here for FM 1472 via Del Mar Boulevard and Santa Maria Avenue. FM (UR) 1472 travels northwest via FM (UR) 255 to serve local farms.

Exit 4 departs here for FM 1472 via Del Mar Boulevard and Santa Maria Avenue. FM (UR) 1472 travels northwest via FM (UR) 255 to serve local farms.

02/18/06

Advance signage for exit 4A, International Boulevard, Las Cruces Drive and Shiloh Drive.

Advance signage for exit 4A, International Boulevard, Las Cruces Drive and Shiloh Drive.

02/18/06

Exit 4A departs for International Boulevard, Las Cruces Drive and Shiloh Drive.

Exit 4A departs for International Boulevard, Las Cruces Drive and Shiloh Drive.

02/18/06

IH 35 and US 83 remain co-signed through Laredo.

IH 35 and US 83 remain co-signed through Laredo.

02/18/06

Advance signage for Loop 20 and the World Trade Bridge.

Advance signage for Loop 20 and the World Trade Bridge.

02/18/06

Loop 20 is also known as the Bob Bullock Loop around Laredo.

Loop 20 is also known as the Bob Bullock Loop around Laredo.

02/18/06

Loop 20 was originally designated in 1939 from SH 359 to US 83, and extended in 1996-98 to encircle the city.

Loop 20 was originally designated in 1939 from SH 359 to US 83, and extended in 1996-98 to encircle the city.

02/18/06

Loop 20 departs at Exit 8, in a partially completed stack interchange.

Loop 20 departs at Exit 8, in a partially completed stack interchange.

02/18/06

Ghost ramps at the Loop 20 stack were built in for the eventual eastern extension of the freeway (IH 69W).

Ghost ramps at the Loop 20 stack were built in for the eventual eastern extension of the freeway (IH 69W).

2003

Speed limit signs are posted on all interstate highways at every point of entry into Texas.

Speed limit signs are posted on all interstate highways at every point of entry into Texas.

02/18/06

Exit 13 serves the Uniroyal interchange.

Exit 13 serves the Uniroyal interchange.

02/18/06

North of exit 13 is a US Border Patrol inspection station.

North of exit 13 is a US Border Patrol inspection station.

02/18/06

Exit 18 features the Texas Travel information center at Laredo, along with a rest area.

Exit 18 features the Texas Travel information center at Laredo, along with a rest area.

02/18/06

Advance signage for Exit 18, US 83 to Carrizo Springs and Uvalde.

Advance signage for Exit 18, US 83 to Carrizo Springs and Uvalde.

02/18/06

This is a final reminder of the Texas Travel Center at Exit 18.
2 photos

This is a final reminder of the Texas Travel Center at Exit 18.

02/18/06

The Zavala County seat of Crystal City lies 73 miles to the north along U.S. 83 from Exit 18.

The Zavala County seat of Crystal City lies 73 miles to the north along U.S. 83 from Exit 18.

02/18/06

U.S. 83 north splits with Interstate 35 north at Botines and Exit 18.

U.S. 83 north splits with Interstate 35 north at Botines and Exit 18.

02/18/06

Distance sign for the departing U.S. 83 north from the IH 35 corridor at Exit 18.

Distance sign for the departing U.S. 83 north from the IH 35 corridor at Exit 18.

02/18/06

IH 35 winds through an S-curve beyond Exit 18 and switches sides with the parallel railroad line.

IH 35 winds through an S-curve beyond Exit 18 and switches sides with the parallel railroad line.

02/18/06

Advance signage for Exit 22, the Webb Interchange.

Advance signage for Exit 22, the Webb Interchange.

02/18/06

Exit 22 departs Interstate 35 north.

Exit 22 departs Interstate 35 north.

02/18/06

Advance signage for SH 255, the former Camino Colombia toll road. SH 255 was originally a private toll road, constructed between 1997 and 2000. The toll road opened in October 2000.

Advance signage for SH 255, the former Camino Colombia toll road. SH 255 was originally a private toll road, constructed between 1997 and 2000. The toll road opened in October 2000.

02/18/06

SH 255 was previously tolled at a rate of $2 for passenger cars and two axle trucks, with an additional $2 per axle on trucks.

SH 255 was previously tolled at a rate of $2 for passenger cars and two axle trucks, with an additional $2 per axle on trucks.

02/18/06

The Colombia Solidarity International bridge into Mexico is a 22 mile drive west along SH 255.

The Colombia Solidarity International bridge into Mexico is a 22 mile drive west along SH 255.

02/18/06

After being constructed, SH 255 did not meet financial expectations and eventually fell into foreclosure. After default, the original owners bought the road back for $12 million, then closed the road. TxDOT bought it after closure for $20 million to reopen it.

After being constructed, SH 255 did not meet financial expectations and eventually fell into foreclosure. After default, the original owners bought the road back for $12 million, then closed the road. TxDOT bought it after closure for $20 million to reopen it.

02/18/06

The US Border Patrol inspection station was relocated in 2006 north from Laredo to a point between Exits 27 and 32.

The US Border Patrol inspection station was relocated in 2006 north from Laredo to a point between Exits 27 and 32.

02/18/06

Advance signage for Exit 32, the San Roman interchange.

Advance signage for Exit 32, the San Roman interchange.

02/18/06

Northbound IH 35 reaches the San Roman Interchange, a local ranch exit.

Northbound IH 35 reaches the San Roman Interchange, a local ranch exit.

02/18/06

Forthcoming Business Loop I-35 represents the first of two interchanges for the town of Encinal.

Forthcoming Business Loop I-35 represents the first of two interchanges for the town of Encinal.

02/18/06

Exit 38 leaves IH 35 north for Business Loop I-35B. Encinal is a small ranching and natural gas outpost, founded on the railroad tracks in 1883.

Exit 38 leaves IH 35 north for Business Loop I-35B. Encinal is a small ranching and natural gas outpost, founded on the railroad tracks in 1883.

02/18/06

Advance signage for Exit 39, the north end of Business Loop I-35-B.

Advance signage for Exit 39, the north end of Business Loop I-35-B.

02/18/06

IH 35 crosses into La Salle county. Due to the sparse population, the speed limit increases to 75 MPH.

IH 35 crosses into La Salle county. Due to the sparse population, the speed limit increases to 75 MPH.

02/18/06

SH 44 ventures east from IH 35 at Encinal to Freer.

SH 44 ventures east from IH 35 at Encinal to Freer.

02/18/06

Exit 39 serves the north end of Business Loop I-35-B (former US 81) and SH 44. Part of the future IH 69 corridor, SH 44 travels east to Alice and Corpus Christi.

Exit 39 serves the north end of Business Loop I-35-B (former US 81) and SH 44. Part of the future IH 69 corridor, SH 44 travels east to Alice and Corpus Christi.

02/18/06

Distance sign to Cotulla and San Antonio.

Distance sign to Cotulla and San Antonio.

02/18/06

One mile ahead of the Calman Creek interchange along IH 35 north.

One mile ahead of the Calman Creek interchange along IH 35 north.

02/18/06

Exit 48 serves local ranches. Typical with ranch exits in the western states and Great Plains, the off-ramp is signed with just a single guide sign.

Exit 48 serves local ranches. Typical with ranch exits in the western states and Great Plains, the off-ramp is signed with just a single guide sign.

02/18/06

Confirming marker posted ahead of the Elm Creek ranch exit.

Confirming marker posted ahead of the Elm Creek ranch exit.

02/18/06

Entering the Elm Creek Interchange (Exit 63) on IH 35 north.

Entering the Elm Creek Interchange (Exit 63) on IH 35 north.

02/18/06

One mile ahead of Exit 65 for Business Loop I-35-C (former U.S. 81) to Cotulla.

One mile ahead of Exit 65 for Business Loop I-35-C (former U.S. 81) to Cotulla.

02/18/06

Cotulla is a ranching center that was founded as a railroad town. In the early days, the town was known for it’s roughness.

Cotulla is a ranching center that was founded as a railroad town. In the early days, the town was known for it’s roughness.

02/18/06

Business Loop I-35-C branches east from IH 35 at Exit 65 to serve Downtown Cotulla.

Business Loop I-35-C branches east from IH 35 at Exit 65 to serve Downtown Cotulla.

02/18/06

Reassurance marker for IH 35 posted at the Nueces River.

Reassurance marker for IH 35 posted at the Nueces River.

02/18/06

Advance signage for Exit 67, FM 468 serving Big Wells.

Advance signage for Exit 67, FM 468 serving Big Wells.

02/18/06

FM 468 travels northwest from Cotulla to SH 85 near Big Wells.

FM 468 travels northwest from Cotulla to SH 85 near Big Wells.

02/18/06

An array of motorists services line both FM 468 and the IH 35 frontage road system at Exit 67.

An array of motorists services line both FM 468 and the IH 35 frontage road system at Exit 67.

02/18/06

IH 35 passes over FM 468 and converges with the north end of Business Loop I-35 (Main Street) in a half mile.

IH 35 passes over FM 468 and converges with the north end of Business Loop I-35 (Main Street) in a half mile.

02/18/06

Exit 68 marks the north end of the 2.87 mile long Business Loop I-35-C through Cotulla.

Exit 68 marks the north end of the 2.87 mile long Business Loop I-35-C through Cotulla.

02/18/06

Advance signage for Exit 74 serving Gardendale.

Advance signage for Exit 74 serving Gardendale.

02/18/06

Exit 74 departs here for Gardendale. Gardendale is considered a ghost town, although there are still residents in the area.

Exit 74 departs here for Gardendale. Gardendale is considered a ghost town, although there are still residents in the area.

02/18/06

Advance signage for Exit 77, FM 469 serving Millett. Millett is another ghost town along IH 35.

Advance signage for Exit 77, FM 469 serving Millett. Millett is another ghost town along IH 35.

02/18/06

FM 469 begins at FM 468 and travels to IH 35 at Millett via Woodward, then to FM 624 via Los Angeles.

FM 469 begins at FM 468 and travels to IH 35 at Millett via Woodward, then to FM 624 via Los Angeles.

02/18/06

Dilley lies six miles ahead just across the Frio County line. Pearsall, the county seat, follows in 23 miles.

Dilley lies six miles ahead just across the Frio County line. Pearsall, the county seat, follows in 23 miles.

02/18/06

The first of three exits for the city of Dilley connects with Business Loop I-35-D at County Line Road.

The first of three exits for the city of Dilley connects with Business Loop I-35-D at County Line Road.

02/18/06

Dilley is an agricultural center, with oil exploration and a prison supporting the town.

Dilley is an agricultural center, with oil exploration and a prison supporting the town.

02/18/06

Exit 82 departs here for Business Loop I-35-D. The speed limit reduces to 70 MPH for all vehicles as IH 35 enters Frio County.

Exit 82 departs here for Business Loop I-35-D. The speed limit reduces to 70 MPH for all vehicles as IH 35 enters Frio County.

02/18/06

i-035-north-pearsall-tx
i-035-tx

Photo Credits:

Page Updated Friday August 11, 2006.